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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.09, 1,488.96 and 505.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.09, 1,488.96 and 505.20 is: 757.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.09 : 1,488.96 = 505.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.09/1,488.96 = 505.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.09x = 1,488.96 × 505.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.09x = 752,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,222.59/993.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.46

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